MPA Major Research Papers
Title
Indigenous-Municipal Intergovernmental Agreements: A Case Study Examining Substantive Collaboration
Date of Award
8-1-2017
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Chris Alcantara
Geographical Areas
Ontario, Upper Ottawa Valley
Abstract
Indigenous-municipal intergovernmental collaboration has been increasing across Canada. Some suggest it can act as either a tool to create empowering policy or as an instrument of authoritative control. This paper examines the case study of the Upper Ottawa Valley Medical Recruitment Committee and classifies its intergovernmental agreement as either symbolic or substantive. It does so by analyzing the frequency of communication, the decision-making processes used, the implementation of the agreement, and its outcomes. The findings suggest that the Committee achieved substantive results on all measures, but not without facing significant logistical and social barriers. Intergovernmental collaboration was ultimately beneficial in terms of facilitating shared service delivery, but significant challenges to rural service delivery and substantive Indigenous-municipal relationships still exist.
Recommended Citation
Lowrie-Dennis, Gwendolyn, "Indigenous-Municipal Intergovernmental Agreements: A Case Study Examining Substantive Collaboration" (2017). MPA Major Research Papers. 171.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/171